The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - 20)
€ 36,500

€ 39,100

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLA 200 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF.
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
58.8
71
79.6
64.7
72.4
82.6
71 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
58.8 in
Height
64.7 in
106.3
173.9
105.4
176.6
173.9 in
Length
176.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.05 %

General
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*DNL*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
134 hp
187 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
26.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.81 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
26.24 lb/hp
19.81 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
48 mpg
35 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
40 mpg
city
29 mpg
53 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
710 mi
Range
548 mi
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
710 mi
548 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
100.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
100.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft











35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft